- [Narrator] Not all
ambulances, fire trucks, or even police cars are made equal. Depending on the situation, emergency service vehicles
may need to tackle impossibly tough terrain,
adapt to dangerous conditions, or even reach breakneck
speeds to save the day. So, it's time to strap in, as we take a look to some
of the most incredible emergency service vehicles in the world. (upbeat music) (cartoon character shouting) The Super Ambulance. Japan is home to a variety of eclectic and innovative vehicles, but none can contest with the sheer size of their Super Ambulance. This brilliant behemoth is a
modified heavy-duty vehicle which has been transformed
into one colossal ambulance. Driving down the street, you might mistake it for any other truck. But when it's parked up, it really spreads its wings, literally. Both the left and right
sections of the main body expand out by six-and-a-half feet, giving it 430 square feet
of usable floor space. That's about three times
the truck's original size, and it puts every inch to good use. The added space turns the truck into an emergency first aid facility which can be dispatched to accidents or disaster sites with
multiple casualties. An astounding eight separate
beds can fold outta the walls when it's fully extended, giving medics plenty of room to work. I don't know about you, but I feel better just
looking at this thing! But do you know what'll
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than you will right here. So, without further ado, let's take a look at even more excellent
emergency service vehicles. The World's Biggest Fire Engine. When you think of the
world's biggest fire engine, you might imagine a huge red vehicle with lots of flashing lights and ladders. But the only ladder you'll find here are the 12 steps leading to the upper deck of this humongous Boeing
747-446 Global Supertanker. This awe-inducing plane is
based in Colorado Springs and is used routinely to help
put out massive wildfires that threaten to tear across
the surrounding areas. But why use a plane to fight
the fire instead of a truck? Well, for a start, the
231-foot Supertanker can carry a colossal 19,200
gallons of extinguishing agent. That's over 15,000 gallons more than the largest fire truck in the world! Not only that, but its
state-of-the-art delivery systems use compressed air to force
the extinguishing agent out of the four valves on
either side of the plane while flying at a height of just 400 feet. This means the crew can
adjust their height, speed, and delivery rate to ensure
they extinguish the fire without the impact of
the extinguishing agent damaging the area further. On top of that, they
can control the delivery in a series of segmented drops or in one continuous drop
up to three miles long. With a top speed of 600 miles per hour, this Colorado-based vehicle
can fly anywhere in the US in just three hours and
anywhere else globally in 20! Now, that's one super-fast super-soaker; sorry, Supertanker! The OverSnow Ambulances. Winter in Yellowstone is
a pretty chilly season, with the American national park receiving over 10 inches of
snow on average every year! But what if a visitor were to
accidentally hurt themselves and get trapped in all that snow? I mean, ambulances aren't usually equipped to deal with roads piled
with that much snow. And the injured tourist
might not have time to wait for a snowplow. Fortunately, Yellowstone ambulances can be equipped with
OverSnow capabilities. Since at least 1992,
these ambulances have used a series of snow tracks and guiding skis. Unlike regular tires, these continuous tracks give the ambulance more grip on soft ground while spreading the weight
of the vehicle out evenly. With this improved traction, these ambulances can climb
steep, slippery roadways and even go off-road if necessary! Over the years, these trusty
tracks have been adapted to fit more modern emergency vehicles, enabling them to use
their four-wheel-drives for an even safer ride over the snow. The weather may be cold, but these modifications are much cooler. The BMW Isetta. Now, clearly, being bigger is better for some emergency service vehicles. But one of the most iconic
police cars in history proves it's not about
size, but how you use it. At just over seven feet long
and little over four feet high, the itty-bitty body of the Isetta resembles something more
like a front-opening egg than a vehicle. Originally, this adorable micro-car was designed to easily maneuver around the narrow, crowded
streets of Italy back in 1953. But the compact design
grabbed the attention of BMW, who, in 1961, began building them specifically for police use. For the German Durderstadt police force, this rolling egg-mobile was given a lick of official green paint, a little flashing blue light,
and even a radiotelephone. Now, seeing how small it is, with a measly 13-brake-horsepower engine, many people assumed there was no way it would ever catch up with the criminals. But at just over 700
pounds with 10-inch wheels, it was deceptively speedy and could reach up to 52.8 miles per hour! It may not sound like a lot on a highway, but down a narrow side street, it was a formidably fast force. I guess that makes up
for its lack of legroom! The Search and Rescue Superjeeps. Iceland is renowned for
its beautiful highlands and risky glaciers, the latter of which make up
10% of the island's interior. But it's also known for weather that can turn at the drop of a hat, leaving many stranded
in over a foot of snow that can fall in just a few hours. So, how do the Icelandic
search-and-rescue team get to lost sightseers in
such treacherous conditions? The answer comes in the form of some seriously cool Superjeeps. These are off-road 4x4 vehicles that have been modified to
support truly huge tires measuring up to 52 inches. They're so large that they make quick work crossing small rivers and waterways. But they're not just for
wading about in the shallows. When the pressure in the tires is reduced, they get slightly softer and can grip down on both deep snow and
glacial ice with ease. Quickly letting air out of the tires means that the teams don't
waste time changing tires or adding on snow chains, so they can get to
searching that much faster. The Superjeeps are so invaluable
that Iceland has a fleet of around 200 of these mini-monster trucks ready to go at a moment's notice. So, if you ever find yourself
stuck on Iceland's highlands, keep a look out for
the balloon-tired truck undoubtedly heading your way. The Morecambe Bay Sherps. In Northwest England sits the
idyllic-looking Morecambe Bay, an estuary that flows
over a series of mudflats which disappear and reappear
depending on the tides. But while this gorgeous English scenery attracts many walkers, most
are unaware that the mudflats can turn into unpredictable
minefields of quicksand. This means unsuspecting visitors can suddenly find themselves
hopelessly stuck in the sand with a high tide fast approaching. It's this treacherous terrain, which clearly isn't car-friendly, that led the Morecambe
Bay Search and Rescue team to procure one of these brilliant beasts. Say hello to the Sherp N
1200, an all-terrain vehicle that's been designed to conquer just about anything in its path. With extra-low-pressure 71-inch tires, this 2,645-pound vehicle measures in at just 13 feet in length. This means its weight can be
even more equally distributed than vehicles like the Superjeeps, making it perfect to
send out over quicksand. Not only that, but this tiny tank can also conquer steep
inclines of up to 35 degrees and easily clambers over objects that are over three feet high! To make it even more perfect
for the Morecambe Bay team, it's also amphibious, though
it can only tackle high tides at a steady 3.7 miles per hour. But the teams won't need
to adjust their tires every time they change terrain because Sherps have an
inbuilt circulation system that change the pressure
levels of the tires in seconds. As indestructible as they seem, I don't think the rescue team will be too reckless with their unit, seeing as just one cost
a staggering £60,000, roughly $81,000! That may sound expensive
for such a tiny truck, but they do say the best
things come in small packages. Hagglund BV206. Sherps aren't the only vehicle aiding Morecombe's
struggle against quicksand. They're also the proud
owners of a Hagglund BV206. It may look like a couple of
baby tanks lashed together, but the Hagglund has proven to be one of the most versatile
emergency vehicles over the years. It was first developed back in
the 1970s as the Bandvagn 206 and was designed to be a
tracked all-terrain carrier for the Swedish army. The two units consist
of four powered tracks, effectively giving it
4x4 drive capability. Not only that, but its full-length tracks combined with its lightweight body means it can achieve an
incredibly low ground pressure. This allows it to effortlessly
clamber over tough terrain, and it can also propel
itself through water using its tracks. Able to carry a total of 17 people, with a maximum cargo weight of 4,940 lbs, this impressive little machine soon gained the attention
of many other countries, but not just for military purposes. The small unit support vehicle found uses carrying equipment
for search and rescue units, medical deployments, and even fire departments
around the world. Its amphibious nature means
it's also a firm favorite of lifeboat services, as it can drag lightweight
boats from the water without having to race against the tide. Wat-er relief! The MOWAG Eagles. When it comes to military matters, ambulances need to be as
mobile and tactile as possible because their injured could be
in extremely dangerous areas like battlefields or disaster zones. As such, Swiss manufacturers MOWAG have designed a tactical light vehicle that's also a badass-looking ambulance. This is the Eagle 6x6, a military ambulance
that's over 22 feet long, seven feet wide, and
seven-and-a-half feet high! With a curb weight of
almost 17,000 pounds, it's only a little less heavy than a small American fire truck. And even with all that weight, it still has a respectable
top speed of 68 mph. But these things were built
for durability, not speed. So that it stands a fighting
chance of reaching safety through minefields and explosive terrain, its protective armoring
is built to withstand a six-kilogram explosion. For perspective, a
one-kilogram TNT explosion is enough to blast straight
through a slab of concrete. While armoring like this is invaluable, Germany's ambulance corps
recently purchased 80 vehicles for a staggering $159 million. That's nearly $2 million each! But I guess you really can't put a price on keeping people alive. The Avtoros Shaman. You may think the Eagle 6x6 is the most badass
ambulance on the planet, but that's because you haven't seen Russia's 8x8 beast of an
ambulance: the Avtoros Shaman. At more than 20 feet
long, eight feet wide, and nearly 9 feet high, it has enough room to
fit four medical staff and two patients inside. Along with those eight
massive low-pressure tires, this amazing ambulance is
perfect for getting to people in hard-to-reach places. And that's pretty important
considering Russia's landscape varies from frozen desert and coastlines to tall mountains and giant marshes, though it won't be traversing them quickly because its near-10,600-pound curb weight drags its top speed down to just 44 mph. Though, when it's faced with water, it doesn't come to a full stop. Being an all-terrain vehicle,
it can tackle rivers or lakes at a steady 4.3 miles per hour. But being rescued by this
beast doesn't come cheap. The price of a single Shaman
starts at just over €183,000, which is almost $225,000! That's nearly the same price as a brand-new Lamborghini Huracan. But between the two, I'd definitely prefer being rescued from the Russian
wilderness by the Shaman, unless there's a secret 8x8
Lamborghini I don't know about. The Walking Car. When car manufacturer Hyundai began thinking about the
challenges rough terrain poses for first responders, they started to reimagine
basic vehicle design from the ground up, or
wheels up to be more precise. In 2019, the company
shared their prototype, Project Elevate, with the world, but everyone thought the company had gone completely bonkers! This "walking car" concept
relies on a series of hip, knee, and ankle joints built
into the car's wheels, which extend like legs
with the touch of a button. Like a Boston Dynamics
Robot merged with a Pokemon, this weird walker would, in theory, be able to climb steps,
lift itself over water, and even jump over gaps! Odd as it looks, hypothetically, this would be
perfect for first responders who need to get to injured people in hard-to-reach areas
like caves or forests. But I think the real question that everyone is asking right now is, "Could it hoist itself up
and walk over traffic jams?" If that answer were yes,
Hyundai could take all my money. The Spherical Vehicle. When you imagine an anti-riot vehicle, what immediately comes to mind? It's probably something like
a big, boxy, steel structure with metal grates over the windows, right? Well, back in 2014, China brought a more
futuristic design to the table. This bizarrely globular little
car is the Zijing Qingyuan Armored Spherical Cabin
Electric Patrol Vehicle. It was developed specifically
for anti-riot work by police forces, with
its most unusual feature, the spherical cabin, allowing policemen a secure 360-degree-view
of their surroundings. Despite all that glass, the car
warrants a surprisingly high Chinese Level-A armor rating, meaning it can resist several shots from any nearby handguns. But as clunky and un-aerodynamic
as all that armoring looks, it can reach a respectable
50 miles per hour. Modifications can also be made to the brilliantly bizarre exterior, with room for smoke grenade launchers behind its front indicators. Sadly, or not, depending
on how you look at it, these cars have never been
spotted out in the open and remain a pure prototype fantasy. It could be because, for all its windows, the car has just one set
of windshield wipers, making it a little useless in bad weather. Officers could also
reportedly fire their guns out of a hole in one of the windows, which would only be useful if the car was facing
in the right direction. While it wasn't a popular
choice back in 2014, I'm sure it'll come in handy if police ever need to start
checking the skies for rioters. The Miami PD Slingshot. While most emergency
vehicles rely on four wheels, Miami PD surprisingly
have one with just three. Back in 2018, Polaris Industries donated one of their trademark Slingshots to the police department, complete with all their colors and livery. Weighing almost 1,750 pounds,
it produces 173 horsepower. And with a five-speed manual transmission, the Slingshot is just as fast as it looks. It can achieve 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds with a swift top speed
of 130 miles per hour. Usually, trikes like this
pose a threat of rolling if they take a corner too fast, due to the inherent instability of their three-wheeled design. But the Slingshot has a
front track of 69.1 inches, making it wider than the
sturdy Chevrolet Corvette Z06. It reduces the risk of
rolling even further with an oversized anti-roll bar. So, no matter how hard it takes a corner, it'll keep all three of its
wheels firmly on the ground. But for all these amazing
assets, the terrific little trike isn't taking down speeders
on the South Beach. Instead, Miami PD use it for their community outreach programs. They roll the incredibly cool vehicle into local communities
to help break the ice, doing things like helping
welcome children back to school. Kids in these communities are
invited to sit in the car, press all the buttons, and get to know their
local police department a little better. Do you think they'd let an adult sit in? I'm asking for a friend. The Robocue. Firefighters, police officers, and other emergency service personnel often risk their own lives to help people in disaster-struck areas. But this doesn't always
have to be the case, thanks to Tokyo Fire Department's fully robotic rescue vehicle, the Robocue! This bizarre little red block was originally designed
to help rescue victims in dangerous areas like bombsites or areas with hidden mines. But the infrared cameras and
ultrasound technology it uses means it's perfect for locating
people trapped under debris who might not be able
to call out for help. After events like earthquakes, which Japan is famously prone to, the Robocue can be used to
explore dangerous sites, like damaged buildings and bridges. Once victims are located, the robot can be piloted
remotely to their side. There, the Robocue uses its conveyor belt and pincer-like arms to
gently pull the person into its shielded metal body
and carry them to safety, and all without any risk to
the rescue personnel involved. This ingenious design was inspired after the events of the
Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear disaster. Deadly radiation events like this pose huge problems to emergency crews, who risk exposing themselves
to fatal doses of radiation to rescue survivors. Fortunately, robots like
Robocue can be modified to withstand radiation, meaning they can be used to save lives without risking any more. The Ariel PL1. Now, common police cars in the UK don't tend to stand out all that much. Sure, they have that fancy
yellow-and-blue paint job, but many are based on
run-of-the-mill Vauxhall Astras, Vauxhall Insignias, or BMW 5s. But there's one that really
stands out from the pack: The Ariel Atom 3.5R,
also known as Ariel PL1. Back in 2014, The Avon
and Somerset constabulary drafted this nifty little
vehicle into their ranks to help tackle the
region's escalating problem with motorcyclists. Avon and Somerset's scenic roads attract bikers in droves
over the summer months, but carelessly speeding along them can lead to horrific accidents. Between 2005 and 2013, the region witnessed a shocking average of 143 motorcyclists per year seriously or fatally injured on the roads. So, the police decided to
make speeding less enticing by bringing in Ariel PL1. With a 350-brake-horsepower engine, it could propel itself from 0
to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds, making it one of the fastest
accelerating cars in the world. Not only that, but it could
also hit 100 miles per hour in a mere six seconds. These were stats that gave even
the most experienced bikers a run for their money. But sadly, The Ariel
PL1 wasn't actually used to catch speedsters. It served as part of the
police's Safer Rider Campaign, simply aimed at making bikers think twice about zipping across the countryside. And it worked. From 2014 to 2018, that average of 143
serious and fatal injuries dropped to just 96. Seems like the only things
that can convince these bikers to slow down isn't the
risk of a deadly accident, but of getting caught. The World's Fastest Fleet. Dubai is well known for being
a city of excess and luxury. But even in this playground of the rich, there are strict rules. And should any rich kid
try to scoot away from them in a supercar, thinking they
could make an easy escape, they'd be wrong because
the Dubai police force don't just have fast cars,
they have an entire fleet of some of the quickest
cars ever produced. This includes a speed-modified
Lamborghini Aventador, which can launch from 0 to
60 mph in just 2.9 seconds! There's also a mouth-watering
Maserati GranTurismo, which has a staggering top
speed of 186.4 miles per hour. But the crowning jewel of their fine fleet is arguably the Bugatti Veyron. This supercar has a
1,200-horsepower engine, which propels it like a rocket to a top speed of 253 miles per hour. Ugh, I've never wanted to be
arrested so much in my life! All up, the 18 cars that
make up this superfleet are estimated to be worth more
than a whopping $24 million. But the Dubai Police aren't done adding to
their collection yet. They announced in 2019
that they have plans to purchase one of Tesla's
now-famous Cybertrucks. Although, they can only hope
that Tesla will have fixed their (chuckling)
bulletproof windows by then! (window shattering)
- Oh my... Maybe that was a little too hard. - [Narrator] Beast Patrol. Now, Dubai's police
force doesn't just have the most incredibly fast
supercars in their fleet. They also own one of the most advanced police patrol vehicles in the world, and it's got an incredible name to match. Say hello to the Beast Patrol
SUV, also known as the Ghiath. This luxury hypercar is equipped with artificial intelligence systems, a touchscreen dashboard, as well as automatic
number-plate recognition. But it's its facial recognition technology that really puts this SUV above the rest. Using a retractable camera in its roof, the tech can recognize
wanted criminals from afar or even in crowded spaces. It also boasts state-of-the-art
communication systems that are linked directly
to the police force's Command Operation Room, meaning they're never outta the loop. Almost no other specifications
about the Ghiath have been officially disclosed. But from its brutish appearance alone, I don't think any criminal
would dare to mess with it. The Flying Scorpion. Another weapon in Dubai's
seemingly endless armada of mind-blowing police vehicles comes in a slightly different form. With four whirling
blades instead of wheels, the S3 2019 Hoverbike isn't
designed to travel across roads, but over them. The unique design of this Hoverbike also includes a pilot seat
and joystick controls, making it look like a
bizarre lovechild of a drone, a motorbike, and a gaming console. With a single-frame carbon fiber body, the entire weight of this
thing reaches just 253 pounds. And thanks to its three-bladed
carbon propellers, it can achieve a monumental
802 lbs of thrust, allowing it to achieve lift
off, even with someone onboard! But as cool as it looks,
there are a few drawbacks. For an eye-watering $150,000, this bike can only fly
for 10 to 25 minutes with a pilot onboard or
just 40 minutes as a drone. On top of that, it's limited by law to have a maximum speed
of just 60 miles per hour, meaning it won't be involved in any sky-high speed
chases any time soon. Although, I reckon it'll
be incredibly useful for rescuing cats stuck up trees. (cat meowing) Which of these incredible vehicles would you most want to be rescued by? Let me know down in the comments below, and thanks for watching! (upbeat music)
